The effect of external load on multi-point contact transitions of three-point angular contact ball bearing

Key Points

• Multi-point contact transitions are significantly affected by external load, altering performance metrics.
• Under specific external load conditions, transitions within angular contact ball bearings show variations in friction characteristics.
• Analysis of the mechanical behavior of ball bearings under varying loads provided insights into design optimizations.
• Findings highlight the need for more robust testing under realistic load scenarios to ensure application reliability.